Is Having A Philosophy of Life Useful or Pointless?

Finding meaning and answers to life’s questions…

I often have profoundly satisfying conversations with my friends on various topics ranging from science, philosophy, history, politics, and culture, to astrology.

I love how these discussions transport us away from the busy bustle of everyday life and gossip and into an intellectual space of theoretical concepts and collective ideals.

Discussing or debating with friends is one of the best ways I internally clarify what I believe and stand for. A group discussion provides insight and a broader perspective of the world, a synthesis of fragmented individual opinions informed by differing philosophies of life.

6 ways to find meaning

1. Open dialogue — debates and long discussions, events.

2. Reading — philosophy, literature, magazines.

3. Lectures — long lectures on various topics.

4. Introspection — uninterrupted hours of thinking and meditation.

5. Studying life — your own and other people’s research.

6. Travel — global perspective and lifestyle.

Clarifying what I believe and stand for is so important to me. I like it when my opinions and choices reflect a thoughtful analysis and profound understanding of relevant ideas, systems, and concepts — informed by my philosophy of life.

I understand that not everyone is wired this way. Not everyone wants to take the time and space to question their inherited belief systems and social norms… It doesn’t feel safe to go against the grain. We accept what we’re taught. So, we become easily swayed by popular views, going where the wind blows, and overreacting to everything. But there’s a different way to do it.

6 Benefits of Defining Your Life Philosophy

Taking the time to define our philosophy of life can be a vehicle for thinking profoundly before we accept ideas as worthy of belief. Not only does it broaden our worldview, but it also makes us better human beings in the following ways:

1. We become enriched intellectually and find meaning in our lives.

2. We learn to direct our energies meaningfully.

3. We tackle the questions of life’s biggest mysteries, such as birth, death, and creation, within our limited understanding.

4. We can entertain conflicting ideologies to our own without feeling insecure.

5. We have more thoughtful and harmonious social exchanges, whether in person or online.

6. We can form rational answers to our own questions about life.

Are you inspired to look for a deeper meaning in your life? Have you already taken the time to question what you believe and why?

We’re on the same boat navigating through the choppy waters of life, trying to make sense of it all. No one has the answers; we all must find answers to our own questions. But at least we have each other.